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W337 UAR

2000 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,866 mi
Last recorded223,866 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 UAR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 223,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 216,727 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 207,039 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 198,707 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 190,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 182,765 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 182,765 miles

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 173,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 173,067 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement where marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint where marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement where marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 164,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 164,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Mar 2015 152,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 143,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 127,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 119,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 111,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 83,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,989 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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W337 UAR is a 2000 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W337 UAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W337 UAR registered?

W337 UAR is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W337 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W337 UAR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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